Record ID: LVPL-FE8590
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy strap-end of Thomas's Class A, type 1, with two silver rivets. Description: The strap-end is made from a piece of copper alloy a maximum of 2.4mm thick, with a split at the attachment end. The attachment end is shaped around two well-preserved shiny silver rivets. Below these is a worn semi-circular or fan-shaped field, now very worn and/or corroded so that the details are now not visible; there is a hint of a curved engraved element with flared ends. Below the fan-shaped field, the body of the strap-end is again very worn, but appears to be decorated with a single …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alsager', grid reference and parish protected.